Jobs › Companies › Coastal Wave Recruiting › Associate Attorney

About this Associate Attorney role at Coastal Wave Recruiting

Coastal Wave Recruiting · Hybrid · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days remote
Compensation: $135,000–$150,000
Billable Expectation: 1,900 hours annually, including up to 50 pro bono hours
Experience: 8+ years

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Boston office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys substantive litigation work, significant case responsibility, and the ability to independently manage complex matters while collaborating with an experienced national team.

The firm's practice focuses on sophisticated civil litigation involving general liability, complex litigation, toxic tort, product liability, environmental liability, and commercial disputes. Its attorneys represent corporate clients ranging from major national and international organizations to privately held businesses in high-stakes matters throughout the country.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of litigation experience, strong deposition and motion practice experience, and the ability to independently manage a caseload from discovery through trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload
  • Develop case strategy and manage matters through various stages of litigation
  • Conduct fact, plaintiff, and other depositions
  • Assist with and/or take expert depositions
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial
  • Draft and respond to discovery requests
  • Review and analyze complex discovery materials
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
  • Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis
  • Participate in trial preparation and provide trial support
  • Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, experts, and other members of the litigation team
  • Maintain accurate and timely billing records

Requirements

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • General litigation
    • Complex litigation
    • Toxic tort liability
    • Environmental liability
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the Massachusetts Bar
  • Demonstrated experience with depositions and motion practice
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Ability to independently manage cases and competing deadlines
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze complex factual and legal issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience taking the lead in plaintiff and expert depositions is preferred but not required.

Admission in additional states is also a plus. The firm is open to supporting qualified attorneys who are eligible to waive into additional jurisdictions.

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage through BCBS
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Technology benefits/support
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Identity protection benefits
  • Flexible/unlimited unpaid time-off policy
  • Most benefits effective on the first day of employment; vision coverage begins after 30 days

Schedule

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with attorneys generally working at least two days per week in the Boston office and up to three days remotely.

Billable Hours

The annual billable expectation is 1,900 hours, with up to 50 pro bono hours eligible for credit. Performance and compensation reviews are conducted annually.

Ready to apply to Coastal Wave Recruiting?
Apply to Coastal Wave Recruiting

How this Lawyer salary compares

This role pays $142,500/yr — in line with the typical range for Lawyer roles.

$90,000 median $167,500 $261,350

Typical range $123,167–$205,000/yr, from 1,162 comparable Lawyer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Lawyer salary insights →

About Coastal Wave Recruiting

At Coastal Wave Recruiting, our mission is to create lasting connections between exceptional talent and forward-thinking companies. We go beyond filling roles, focusing instead on building partnerships grounded in trust, alignment, and long-term success. By prioritizing quality, speed, and cultural fit, we help businesses ride the wave of opportunity while empowering professionals to thrive in the right environments.

See all jobs at Coastal Wave Recruiting →

Similar jobs

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
ERISA Class Action Attorney
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
⚡ Apply early Boston, Massachusetts, United... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
ERISA Class Action Attorney
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
⚡ Apply early Atlanta, Georgia, United State... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
KE
Legal Counsel
Ketryx
⚡ Apply early Boston, Massachusetts, United... Hybrid $200,000–$250,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1w ago
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
Employment Law Attorney
Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
⚡ Apply early Boston, Massachusetts, United... Onsite $85,000–$500,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 4w ago
Example Corp
Contract Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote)
Example Corp
⚡ Apply early Remote · location restricted $90,000–$100,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1h ago
Example Corp
Contract CA Employment Litigation Attorney (Remote)
Example Corp
⚡ Apply early California Onsite $90,000–$100,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1h ago
Tailscale
Commercial Legal Counsel
Tailscale
⚡ Apply early Remote (United States) · location restricted $187,000–$234,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
Tailscale
Commercial Legal Counsel
Tailscale
⚡ Apply early Remote (Canada) · location restricted CA$250,580–CA$313,560
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago
Roku
Associate General Counsel, Legal & Business Affairs - Litigation
Roku
⚡ Apply early Austin, Texas Onsite $285,000–$315,000
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2h ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at Coastal Wave Recruiting

See all jobs at Coastal Wave Recruiting →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free